Putin signals Russia will not negotiate with Japan over territorial dispute
It was the first time the Russian leader publicly indicated he will not respond to Tokyo's claims on four Russian-held islands, based on new constitutional amendments.
Japan residents urged to wear masks at home as cases soar
Koike and other prefectural leaders have urged older people and people with underlying health issues — and those living with them — to don masks at home during the New Year break.
IAEA prepared to send team to monitor Fukushima water release
Agency chief Rafael Grossi said the IAEA can play "an extremely constructive role" in addressing concerns about the release of the water into the environment.
Hokkaido fishing villages face tough decision over nuclear disposal sites
While a traditional industry is slowly dying out, some see a nuclear site as bringing valuable income, while others feel very differently.
In Japan's frozen north, a city's coronavirus crisis maps out winter vulnerability
The city of Asahikawa was hit by outbreaks at two major hospitals, exacerbated by subzero temperatures and restricted ventilation that can promote the virus's spread.
Along with the scrapping of some services, the firm expects to make annual cost savings of some ¥620 million yen from the move.
The celebrated event, which normally sees around 2 million domestic and overseas visitors every year, generates approximately ¥65 billion ($625 million).
Sapporo's Olympic marathon course has been approved by World Athletics and a test event has been scheduled for May, organizers for the postponed Tokyo Games announced Friday after meeting with officials from the city and Hokkaido. The Olympic marathon and race walking events were shifted ...
Japan’s daily COVID-19 tally hits new record as Tokyo tops 600
The nationwide count of new cases was 2,954 as of Thursday evening, reaching a new high for the second straight day.
SDF nurses to help understaffed Hokkaido city fight pandemic
Asahikawa has recently seen a series of cluster infections, including at some main hospitals.
Hokkaido city seeks dispatch of SDF nurses amid COVID-19 surge
Asahikawa, Hokkaido's second-largest city, has recently seen a series of cluster infections, including at some major hospitals.
Japan's health care system struggles to keep up with third-wave coronavirus caseload
Open hospital beds are becoming harder to find as medical institutions face a shortage of nurses.
